Seaside, Oregon

Seaside, located within a two-hour drive from Oregon's largest
metropolitan center, has a long history as a vacation destination. Even in
its first days as a retreat for rich and well-to-do
Portland
residents during the 1800s, Seaside was known for its quaint coastal beauty
and mild seaside weather. Extravagant hotels dotted the landscape, offering
the very best in accommodations and amenities.

Today's Seaside may seem like a world away from its first rural
beginnings, but it still boasts the same advantages for vacationing
travelers. From a scenic boardwalk promenade and sunset beach walks, to a
tempting array of dining choices, Seaside offers
many of the
attractions of an old time American beach resort. Art galleries,
museums, shopping malls and an aquarium are just a few of the many
attractions the city has to offer.

History buffs will be at home in northwest Oregon. South of Seaside,
perched on top a basalt island 1.2 miles off of Tillamook Head, is Tillamook
Rock Lighthouse, a landmark to Northwest maritime history. Built in 1881,
the lighthouse served as a beacon for ships until it was decommissioned in
1958. Now a columbarium, the cemetery's profits are used to support the
National Historic Monument. The island is protected as a National Wildlife
Refuge.

On shore, the hiking trails of Tillamook Head trace the path of Lewis and
Clark's historic journey and afford a scenic view that in Clark's words
was "the grandest and most pleasing prospect my eyes ever surveyed".

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